Guides, tips and news about renting a room in Spain
An English guide to tenant rights in Spain in 2026: how the LAU works, the difference between renting a room and a full flat, deposit (fianza) rules and return, contract length and notice, rent updates, utilities, landlord access, disputes, scams to avoid from abroad, and a glossary of the Spanish terms you will see in every contract.
Everything in the right order: before you fly, first 48 hours, first week and first month — the arrival checklist we wish every international had.
Residence hall, shared flat, coliving or homestay? Real 2026 prices and the honest pros and cons of each option for students moving to Madrid.
When health insurance is mandatory (spoiler: most non-EU visas), how the Spanish public system treats you, and how to pick a private policy without overpaying.
EU roaming, prepaid vs contract, and which Spanish operators internationals actually use — the practical guide to getting connected when you arrive.
Whether you actually need a Spanish account, what non-residents must bring, and how to avoid the classic fees — the practical banking guide for internationals arriving in Spain.
Madrid changed the rules: the monthly transport card now requires city registration (empadronamiento). What changed, who is affected, and the step-by-step to get your abono in 2026.
The Erasmus guide to finding a room in Madrid: booking timeline, neighbourhoods by university, real 2026 prices (median €580), scams to avoid and how to book 100% online from home.
Real 2026 room prices by Madrid neighbourhood, the documents you actually need, how Spanish room contracts work, and how to book online safely from abroad.